Real-Time Cinematography for Games

Bookwatch, The, May, 2005

Real-Time Cinematography For Games

Brian Hawkins

Charles River Media

10 Downer Ave., Hingham, MA 02043

1584503084 $49.95 charlesriver.com

Modern game player expect high-tech cinematography in their games, which demands game programmers understand the basics of lighting, camera positioning, and more. If it's a brush-up on the basics and insights into how programmer translates into high-quality real-time gaming which is needed, then Brian Hawkins' Real-time Cinematography For Games is your ticket. Hawkins is well versed in using scripted character animation and game development routines: his expertise translates to technical discussions which explain how to translate programming techniques into effective games. Programmers who have basic programming and graphics concepts down already will find Real-Time Cinematography takes the next step.